Walter Morton
About Walter Morton
Walter Morton is a Network Operations Engineer at American Tower in Cary, NC, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in network engineering, having previously worked at Cisco and Comcast, and holds a Bachelor of Industrial Technology from East Carolina University.
Work at American Tower
Walter Morton has been employed at American Tower as a Network Operations Engineer since 2022. He works in Cary, North Carolina, and has contributed to the company's network operations for two years. His role involves managing network systems and ensuring operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining American Tower, Walter Morton worked at Cisco as a Network Engineer Co-op from 2021 to 2022. During his 11-month tenure in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, he was responsible for installing, versioning, and upgrading various Cisco enterprise and service provider equipment. He also built and maintained structured proof-of-concept tests to support sales across Cisco architectures.
Education and Expertise
Walter Morton studied at Cape Fear Community College, where he earned an Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) in Computer and Information Technologies - Network Administration from 2017 to 2019. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Industrial Technology in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at East Carolina University, expected to complete in 2024.
Experience at Comcast
Walter Morton worked at Comcast in two roles. As a Customer Experience Representative from 2019 to 2021, he provided customer support and addressed technical issues. He was also involved in bulk Wi-Fi management for apartment complexes and student housing. Prior to this, he served as a Tech Sales Associate at Staples from 2018 to 2019, where he supported sales engineering teams and improved customer experience.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Walter Morton has developed a strong technical skill set throughout his career. He is proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and NX-OS from the command line interface (CLI). His experience includes addressing equipment issues and managing network operations, contributing to his expertise in network administration.